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monocline

/ˈmɒn.ə.klaɪn/

Tradução: Formação geológica caracterizada pela flexão das camadas de rochas, na qual todas as camadas estão inclinadas na mesma direção.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈmɒn.ə.klaɪn/

A geological formation characterized by a bend in rock layers where all strata are inclined in the same direction.

  • 🇵🇹Formação geológica caracterizada pela flexão das camadas de rochas, na qual todas as camadas estão inclinadas na mesma direção.
  1. Geological fold C2 formal scientific

    A geological structure where rock layers are inclined in one direction, forming a step-like bend in otherwise horizontal or gently dipping strata.

    • The Colorado Plateau features a prominent monocline known as the Waterpocket Fold.
    • Geologists studied the monocline to understand the region's tectonic history.
    • The monocline was formed by ancient movements of the Earth's crust.

    🇵🇹Monoclinal

    Sinônimos: flexure

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